Kid-Friendly Vegan Parfait – Jessica Spiro Nutrition

Move over pancakes and waffles, this kid-friendly vegan parfait is a perfect way to tart your weekend mornings! It’s made with dairy-free yogurt, fresh fruit, and homemade granola + chia jam!

I wish I could take total credit for this kid-friendly vegan parfait but it was my daughter who begged to make one after watching Butterbeans Cafe. There was an episode where they had real kids test out a recipe they made on the show and my then 3 year old thought parfaits looked so fun to make. If you haven’t seen  that show before, this dietitian mom highly recommends!

Not only did we make the recipe using homemade granola and chia jam, but we also made a little video too! Check it out!

I feel like parfaits used to be really popular when I was growing up. I’m not quite certain what happened where I don’t hear about them that often but I wonder if they lost their luster when people realized how much sugar was typically in one. Between the jam, the sugary yogurts and granola, these “healthy” breakfasts would often have more sugar than a donut. But parfaits are awesome and can easily be made without so much sugar. And they are super fun for kids too!

My recipe for my kid-friendly vegan parfait has a few mini recipes included in it. One is for my chia jam and one for my peanut butter + chocolate chip granola. Here they are below!

Vegan Parfait

Ingredients

• 6
  oz
  yogurt
  dairy-free
• 1/4
  cup
  granola
• 1/4
  cup
  chia jam
• 1/8
  cup
  strawberries

Instructions

1. Layer parfait with all the ingredients starting with the yogurt

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

See recipe for chia jam and granola in this post

 

Frozen Berry Chia Jam

Frozen berry chia jam with only 3 ingredients!

Ingredients

• 4
  cups
  frozen berry medley
• 4
  tbsp
  chia seeds
• 3
  tbsp
  orange juice
  or 1/2 large orange, juiced
• 1-2
  tbsp
  maple syrup
  optional

Instructions

1. Add frozen berries and juice to sauce pan. Place on stove over medium-low heat. Mix frequently for about 12 minutes.

2. Once thawed, mash the berries well.

3. Stir in sweetener and chia seeds and cook over medium heat for another 3-5 minutes, mixing frequently.

4. Set aside and let stand for 5-10 minutes.

5. Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar or other storage container. Store in the fridge to thicken further.

6. Store in the fridge for up to ~10 days.

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip Granola

Ingredients

• 2
  cups
  rolled oats
  old-fashioned or quick cooking
• 1/4
  cup
  creamy peanut butter
• 1/4
  cup
  coconut oil
• 1/4
  cup
  chocolate chips
  dairy-free
• 1/8
  cup
  agave
  or maple syrup
• 1/8
  cup
  almonds
  slivered or sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Farenheit.

2. Warm peanut butter and oil in mocorwave in 20 seconds increments, mixing well.

3. Add oats, almonds and agave.

4. Spread out evenly on parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.

5. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

6. Remove from the oven. Let the granola cool until it reaches room temperature.

7. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Parfaits would be a great food to have at a kids party. You could set up a little bar with various toppings and fruits, and have the kids design their own. I’m thinking blueberries, raspberries, different types of chopped nuts and granolas and, if it’s more like a dessert bar, you could even add some syrups like caramel or chocolate. Just saying 😉

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